A data breach is a nightmare. Compromised data means financial loss, reputation damage and legal repercussions. You need to know the immediate impact and how to respond. Recovering from a breach ...

Older cars frequently had colorful components under the hood, including more than a few brightly colored engine blocks. Can you still powder coat one today?

We’ve all been there—that awkward moment during a dinner party or a high-stakes meeting where someone says something so fundamentally "wrong" that you feel a physical urge to correct them. The blunt, ...

Lift the hood of your car, and a familiar sight often appears: a thin film of dust mixed with grease and traces of road debris quietly settling across engine components. At first glance, it may seem ...

A clean engine bay is more than just a visual upgrade. It reflects how well you maintain your vehicle. Many car owners avoid cleaning their engine bay out of fear. They worry about damaging sensitive ...

WASHINGTON — If you’ve noticed a strange smell in your car—or signs of chewing, droppings, or nesting materials—Consumer Reports says mice or other rodents may be making themselves at home inside your ...

Cathi Hanauer co-founded The New York Times’ “Modern Love” column with her husband, Daniel Jones in 2004. Every week, readers learn about the complexities, the highs and lows, the hurts and triumphs ...

Rinse immediately with low-pressure water to remove loose colour powder. Use diluted isopropyl alcohol and a microfibre cloth for stubborn stains. Avoid harsh solvents like acetone that can damage ...

Aside from risking frostbite, getting locked out of your vehicle in the depths of winter is not a good look. Avoid forcefully pulling or pouring boiling water on frozen car doors and handles. Use safe ...

There’s nothing more frustrating than being in a rush to get to your destination and finding that your car’s door and door handle have frozen shut overnight. You may be tempted to start pulling at the ...

A few years ago, I had a pretty significant disagreement with a colleague. As college professors, we both cared about the same thing, student success, but we disagreed on the path to get there. We ...

It is late January as I write this and I am deep in the throes of winter cookery. That means tons of soups, warming porridges, and cozy stews. As an omnivore, I often cook meaty stews with tougher ...